the results of the examination,” Dr. House said. Dr. House added that TSO treats patients like family, and the customized experience they get is what sets TSO apart from other optical offices. “We believe that an eye exam isn’t just about helping you see clearly today, but rather to make sure you stay that way for as long as possible,” Dr. House said. Dr. House believes that some of the biggest strengths of the practices are the knowledge, experience and friendliness of their staff, as well as a focus on progressive technologies and medicine. TSO is always adding new technology and products to be a successful eye care practice. For example, TSO has an Optomap Retinal imaging system, which doctors believe allows them to treat patients more efficiently
Best Optical Store
2014
Texas State Optical is honored to win the Readers’ Choice award for “Best Optical Store,” and is proud of its focus on patients, said owner Dr. Jon House. Dr. House, Dr. Taylor Marsh, and Dr. Brittany Bruton operate Texas State Optical at 2414A Texas Ave. South in College Station and 3201 University Drive East in Bryan. They provide services including comprehensive eye exams; contact lens fittings; treatment of eye problems such as eye infections and dry eyes; corneal mapping and digital retinal imaging, as well as consultations for LASIK surgery and cataract surgery. They also sell state-of-
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the-art contact lenses and glasses. Dr. House believes that The Eagle readers have chosen Texas State Optical several times as “Best Optical Office” because the doctors take time with each patient to offer a customized examination that concentrates on optimizing the vision quality and ocular health of each patient. We also believe in offering high end materials in our optical shop. There are a lot of optical shops that focus on lower quality materials and we feel our patients appreciate the difference. “Dr. Marsh, Dr. Bruton and I always try to take time with each patient, and thoroughly explain
and thoroughly than older techniques. “If a device or technology exists 2414-A Texas Ave. South, College Station that can make us 979-764-0010 • www.collegestationtso.com better doctors, then we will have it,” 3201 University Drive East, St. 140, Bryan stated Dr. House. 979-731-8446 • www.bryantso.com TSO also has specialty contact Dr. Taylor Ballard Marsh is a school at the University of lenses that allow optometrists Houston native who earned her Houston College of Optometry. to fit patients with almost any Bachelor of Science degree in Her father was a big part in her type of prescription and modern Biomedical Science from Texas decision due to him losing his designed spectacle lenses that A&M University. She earned her vision from macular degeneration. optimize vision quality. Doctorate from The University of She finished optometry school Texas State Optical of Bryan Houston College of Optometry. in 2011 licensed as a Therapeutic opened in 1954, and is now located Dr. Marsh is thrilled to be back Optometrist and Optometric at the Texas Physicians Center in Aggieland to serve the citizens Glaucoma Specialist. complex. Dr. House graduated of the Brazos Valley. She enjoys Texas State Optical believes from Texas State University in cooking, reading, playing tennis, that there are so many important 2001 with a Bachelor of Science and spending time with her things to see in life and wants to degree in psychology with a minor husband, family, friends, and pets. help its patients achieve every one in biology, and in 2009, graduated Dr. Brittany Bruton was born of them. If you want unparalleled from the University of Houston and raised in Andrews, Texas. She eye care and service, please College of Optometry with a attended Texas A&M University contact one of our offices for an Doctorate of Optometry degree and graduated with a Bachelor of appointment. with honors. He is fulfilling a life- Science in Biomedical Science in For more information, visit long passion to help patients see 2006. She pursued furthering her www.collegestationtso.com or the important things in life. education by going to optometry www.bryantso.com.
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